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Finland (Ymparistöministerio)

Ympäristöministeriö Rakennetu

Ministry of the Environment

Department of the Built Environment

The Department of the Built Environment guides and develops policies relating to land use, housing and building and prepares the building legislation. The department is also responsible for developing issues concerning

  • regional and urban structure
  • land use plannin
  • land policies
  • community development
  • the quality, functionality and efficiency of construction activities
  • the quality of the living environment and housing
  • maintenance of the housing stock
  • repairs and renovation
  • the maintenance of the cultural environment
  • the protection of buildings
  • the supervision of construction
  • the health and safety of communities and buildings
  • noise abatement
  • support related to the production, repair and acquisition of housing
  • housing costs and financing issues.

Website: http://www.ym.fi/en-US/The_Ministry/Organisation/Department_of_the_Built_Environment

Address:
Ministry of the Environment
Department of the Built Environment
PO Box 35 FIN-00023 GOVERNMENT
Finland

Phone: Switchboard: +358 2952 50000, Customer service: +358 2952 50400
Fax: Fax: (09) 1603 9320
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